Lemon Law Buy Back 998 Matrix

flynbulldog said:

It's a movie replica and a corny one at that - to me the bike starts out being worth less than a standard 998. But - if you want this thing because the matrix edition is cool then all that title and buy-back stuff doesnt matter because you're not buying it for a daily rider anyway. Buy it and enjoy it. If you want a daily rider that is solid and reliable and will give years of trouble-free service - I'd stay clear of this bike. (If you are going to part it out you're a dick .)

What's it worth? With that title, not running and assuming everything else is clean and working I'd say about $3000 to $3500

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Ok guys lets calm down a little bit. I could care less that its a Matrix it appears to be a clean low mile 998 with a
title issue, Lemon Law Buy Back is like a salvage title it has be be fixed and documented before it can be resold
it is a tarnished vehicle though price wise. If people would take the time to read the posts I am not going into
this looking to part it out but since the price is less the low price that's been posted it would make it less of a
gamble if it has a major issue if it's part out value is more than I am paying. It will never be a collector as it has
the mentioned Tarnished title it would be a daily rider like any bike I have purchased in the 40 plus years I have
been enjoying this hobby. The real issue to me it has been used as a static display in a living room for the last
5 years so because of that I can't start it or ride it that makes it a gamble.
Getting it titled will be no problem as it is titled it's just been on a non op status for the last 5 years so it can't
be ridden or even parked on the street in California. I plan on taking some tools to remove the fairings look for
any hidden damage make sure the cooling system is not full of rust and use an engine turning tool to check that
it is not locked up and has compression.
It's not far from me so I am going to look at it today do I need it no would it be a nice toy to have yes would
it be a project maybe. Do I enjoy having a project bike yes I like working on bikes always have since my first
dirt bike as a kid.
Why did I make this post if you took the time to read it the question was two fold what would you offer for it
and what's the part out value. It seemed like a simple request best response goes to Namor.
"How much would I pay for a bike I did not hear run? As much as I could sell the wheels and fairing for"
And that's about what I would be paying for it less than 3000.

I think if you're paying less than $3K for it, and you are going in knowing it has problems...well, go for it.

I'd have to consider that what ever problem it had causing a buy back by the dealer who sold it, it wasn't a terminal problem.

Otherwise the dealer could not have sold it a second time. Bureau of Automotive Repair would order them closed down or fine the dealer for doing so.

The dealership is the only one, as far as I know, that is required to disclose the repairs made under the buy back prior to sale. Individual owners after that are only required to disclose the lemon law buy back.

However, you do have recourse to finding out the information. On the DMV website there is a link to a free vehicle history report. You might try use that to find the original dealer.

At the very least, the report will tell you the date of each registration by a new owner so you at least know what level of sloppy seconds your getting. :grin2:

Good luck man, if it were me, I'd do it. And I don't even like the Matrix...sean

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for that $$$ seller is asking top bucks.I've seen them for $6k with no issues.$3k if you can get it on the road with a clean title.if title is permanently downgraded your in un-charted waters mate.but if your a problem solver go for it!but don't make the seller rich.good luck. fyi- https://www.smartcycleguide.com/motorcycles-for-sale/ducati-998-matrix-edition